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Troubleshooting
2.Skip stitch
[Example of phenomenon] [Check item before adjustment]
Is home-use sewing machine needle (HA × 1)used?
Is the needle installed correctly?
Is the needle bent?
Is the combination of needle and thread adequate for the
fabric?
Is the upper thread threaded properly?
Step Item Diagnosing Method Standard
Reference
Page
1. Needle and
hook
Needle bar
height
<Condition>
Needle: # 14
<Diagnosis>
Remove the extension table, and open the
shuttle cover.
When the needle bar is brought to the low-
er dead point by rotating the handweel,
measure the clearance (A) between the
needle point and the shuttle hook center.
A = 11.2 ± 0.2
mm
[Adjustment]
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Needle bar
direction
<Diagnosis>
Remove the face cover.
Check the needle clamp position.
When seeing from the top, measure the
angle (A) in the figure.
Needle clamp
position:
Just beside
when seeing
from the top
(right side see-
ing from the
front)
A= 0° to 1.5°
[Remove]
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[Adjustment]
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